{"id":1183246,"url":"https://alion.io/job/rwe-head-of-project-engineering","title":"Head of Project Engineering","company":{"id":45975,"name":"RWE","domain":"rwe.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/rwe","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Leadership","role_family":"Leadership","seniority":"head","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Melbourne, Australia"],"countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":140000,"max_usd":289000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":2106},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-15T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-15","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T23:46:53Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":10,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":10},"description":"RWE Renewables Australia Pty Ltd.\nTo start as soon as possible, full time, permanent\nFunctional area: Engineering\nAbout the Role\nAs RWE expands its renewable energy portfolio in Australia, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is seeking a Head of Project Engineering Australia to lead regional engineering across onshore wind, solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hybrid projects.\nThe role is accountable for engineering and technical delivery across the project lifecycle, from development and construction through to commercial operation date (COD). It ensures optimised plant design, competitive technical solutions and consistent application of approaches that reduce the levelised cost of energy (LCOE).\nYou will lead the regional Project Engineering team and partner with Development, Grid, Procurement and Construction to deliver projects to the required technical, schedule and cost outcomes.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the Project Engineering function in Australia and manage a multidisciplinary team spanning civil, electrical, layout, resource, design management and balance-of-plant (BoP) engineering.\nCoach, mentor and provide technical leadership to the engineering team.\nDeliver engineering support across the full project lifecycle, from early development through execution and commissioning.\nOptimise plant design, energy yield and cost efficiency across onshore wind, solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects.\nOversee concept and execution engineering, ensuring compliance with project requirements, permits and applicable standards.\nPrepare scopes of work and technical specifications for large, complex procurement contracts.\nManage internal and external engineering resources, direct engineering service providers and assure the quality of deliverables.\nProvide project engineering expertise to support permitting, grid connection, procurement and construction.\nContribute to technical due diligence, supplier evaluation, tendering and contracting.\nResolve technical issues during execution and ensure compliance with technical specifications.\nCollaborate with global engineering functions to align with RWE standards and continuously improve technical solutions.\nEmbed health, safety and environmental requirements in all design activities, including coaching and guidance on Safety in Design.\nCandidate Profile\nAt least 10 years’ project engineering experience in renewable energy, with recent onshore wind experience highly desirable.\nExperience supporting projects from late-stage development through final investment decision and into construction. Commissioning and hold-point testing experience is highly desirable.\nDemonstrated experience leading engineering teams or coordinating multidisciplinary technical workstreams.\nStrong understanding of project delivery across development, engineering and construction.\nExperience in plant design, energy yield assessment, BoP engineering and technical package delivery.\nDemonstrated ability to manage engineering consultants, suppliers and contractors, supported by sound contract management skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-growing, international project environment.\nChartered Engineer status and Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) registration are highly regarded.\nDegree in engineering or a related technical discipline.\nYour benefits\nWe aim to make your time with us as rewarding as possible by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Alongside competitive pay and opportunities for growth, we care about your well-being and the balance between work and life. Our benefits include:\nFlexible and hybrid working, enabling a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration.\nCompany pension scheme to help secure your future.\nEmployee stock programme giving you a stake in our success.\nTraining and development opportunities to support your professional growth.\nApply with just a few clicks: ad code 93492, application period: 30/09/2026\nAny questions? Contact HR: Timothy Power, \nWe look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.\nWe value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters\nRWE Renewables Europe & Australia is a leading player in the renewable energy sector with over 30 years of experience. We currently operate onshore wind farms, solar plants and battery storage systems with around 5 gigawatts of installed capacity in our core markets in Europe and Australia.\nSupported by a workforce of around 2,000 employees, we continue to expand our renewable generation capacity in a value-accretive way. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle: we develop, plan, finance, build and operate our projects. 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